The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is not only the best kept secret of Guelph, Ontario, in my opinion it is the best kept secret in Canada. One night I was sitting back watching Save My Pet on the Animal Channel and the featured story was about The Donkey Sanctuary and a sick mule named Dixie. Dixie had become a great friend to one of the team members of this location. This episode had me in tears. (Click HERE to see episode) I was so curious to where this place could be, so I goggled it and to my dismay, it was only a 30 minute drive from where I live. I became in love with their mission and the heroes who look after these brave animals.
I was so excited this past Monday when I was granted the honour of visiting this location. I was able to meet and chat with many great angels that work there, I felt so welcome. Squirming with eagerness, I finally made my way to the barn and met the donkeys. They were absolutely sweet and social. I cannot pretend I know much about these animals, but having the gift of meeting them only brought me closer to understanding them. They each had their own unique personalty and a few of them just followed me around. They were curious to see me, my camera and some of them just liked me rubbing their sweet faces. I was so in awe when I left there, but also sad hearing some of their life stories.
It is time for this place not to be a secret anymore. Places like The Donkey Sanctuary do not run on love alone, they need help in order to continue their mission of caring for these sweet souls. You can help by volunteering, donations, sponsoring a donkey and much more. There are many heroes and my heroes are people who run organizations like this one. You do not hear enough about them, but they will leave a legacy on Earth and their family and friends should be so proud of them. Thank you for allowing me to have a glimpse to one of your days at The Donkey Sanctuary.
Here are a few photos from these handsome and gorgeous animals! 🙂
by Sandro Avila